Fact Sheet

GenGard* Technology
For Open Recirculating Cooling Systems
• Maintains System Cleanliness
100
• Only Halogen Stable Technology in the World 90

• Uncompromised performance under stressed 80

% PO4 Inhibition
70
conditions 60
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40

Description and Use 30

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GenGard* is the most advanced and effective water 0
treatment technology for open recirculating cooling 5 ppm 10 ppm
Polymer Dosage (ppm)
systems. GenGard treatment programs can be ap-
plied across the entire pH spectrum from neutral to Terpolymer C Terpolymer B Terpolymer A AA/AMPS SAA STP

alkaline and ensure uncompromising results even Figure 1: Calcium phosphate inhibition at 400 ppm calcium
under the most stressful conditions. The programs hardness, pH 8.2, 10 ppm PO4, 160ºF (70ºC)
incorporate the most advanced deposit and corro-
sion additives available. The patented GenGard STP is designed to maintain phosphate-based and
technology includes a new Stress Tolerant Polymer zinc-based corrosion inhibitors soluble. (Figure 1)
(STP), Alkaline Enhanced Chemistry (AEC) and halo- The STP performance far exceeds that of conven-
gen resistant azole (HRA) in combination with phos- tional polymeric dispersants, providing exceptional
phate-based steel corrosion inhibitors. corrosion protection while preventing deposition
even in the most demanding applications. The STP
All GenGard treatment components are stable and performance is not adversely affected by aluminum
retain their effectiveness in the presence of chlorine carryover from influent clarifiers, high temperatures
and other halogens. Halogen stability allows encountered with low flow heat transfer equipment
Legionella compliance when chlorine or bromine or soluble iron generated from corrosion or entering
residuals are continuously applied at effective levels with the makeup water.
(0.5-1.0 ppm free Cl2) for general microbiological
control and during periodic system disinfections AEC is the only effective non-phosphorus calcium
(> 5 ppm free Cl2). Unlike conventional treatments, carbonate scale inhibitor for open recirculating sys-
GenGard provides the freedom to effectively re- tem operation above 2.5 LSI (Langelier Saturation
spond to microbial upsets without a loss of deposi- Index). Breaking the calcium carbonate supersatu-
tion or corrosion control. ration barrier of organic-phosphate scale inhibitors
(phosphonates), AEC provides excellent deposition
The stress tolerant polymer (STP) is the culmination control under severe conditions where others fail.
of more than 30 years of polymer research at GE. AEC’s superior calcium tolerance and hydrolytic
stability permit high cycle operation even under the
most stressed conditions.
GenGard products include HRA, a modified azole
that provides unequaled copper alloy corrosion pro-

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tection. HRA is halogen stable and capable of The GenGard GN8000 series of products are
maintaining effective corrosion inhibition even in designed for waters in the less corrosive alkaline
the presence of chlorine and bromine-based bio- range above pH 7.8. GN8000 products utilize AEC as
cides. Conventional azole inhibitors, such as tolyl- the basic component to allow operation at highly
triazole and benzotriazole, are readily halogenated alkaline conditions without concern for scale forma-
in the cooling water, preventing the establishment tion.
and repair of a protective film on the metal surface.
HRA maintains its activity both in the water and on For More Information
the metal surface, ensuring continuous protection
for copper alloys. HRA also reduces copper levels in For more information on the GenGard Technology,
the cooling water, minimizing copper discharge and please contact a GE account representative or visit
effectively controlling destructive galvanic pitting us on the web at www.ge.com/water.
on steel surfaces.

Typical Applications
The GenGard GN7000 series of products are
designed for cooling systems operating in the near-
neutral pH 6.8 - 7.8 range. They utilize high levels of
inorganic phosphate to promote the formation of a
thin, protective iron oxide film on steel surfaces.
This protective oxide film is extremely tenacious
and does not interfere with heat transfer. STP pro-
vides the necessary calcium phosphate control to
maintain system cleanliness and uninterrupted op-
eration. (See Figure 2.)

2 ppm STP/HRA
LCS <0.5 mpy
ADM <0.2 mpy

8 ppm AA/AMPS /BZT

LCS - 1.4 mpy
ADM - 0.6 mpy

Figure 2: Comparison of Halogen Stable vs. Conventional Treatment, neutral pH,

phosphate program, continuous chlorination (0.5 - 1.0 ppm free Cl2)
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